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: Supporting policies that ensure social, economic, and legal protections for gender identity [4, 20].
: Transgender and nonbinary people have existed across cultures for millennia, with historical records dating back to 5000 B.C. [16]. Intersectionality and Shared Advocacy
: Many transgender individuals avoid medical care due to fear of discrimination or having to "teach" their doctors about trans-inclusive care [6, 22].
: Many individuals live at the intersection of multiple identities. For instance, transgender people of color often face compounded hardships , including higher rates of homelessness and poverty [7, 30]. Ongoing Challenges and Disparities